Pool Nation Podcast
Welcome to Pool Nation. The Podcast where it’s all Pool Talk. We are talking about becoming a nation of pool pros. We talk about the latest products, trends and training in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview leaders, and educators in the swimming pool industry.
Welcome to Pool Nation. The Podcast where it’s all Pool Talk. We are talking about becoming a nation of pool pros. We talk about the latest products, trends and training in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview leaders, and educators in the swimming pool industry.
Episodes

Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022
1hr 27 min
In Episode 78 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Wayne Ivusich from Taylor Technologies. We talk about his 31 years in the pool industry and get to know the personal side of Wayne. We learned that was Wayne has been doing community theater for many many years and he has taught over 1500 classes in the pool industry over the years.
He shares how the industry has changed over the last 30 years, and how Taylor has grown over the last 3 decades. A must listen to podcast.
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Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
1hr 8 min
In Episode 77 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue to answer your question that you sent in. We talk about marketing and the sites you should focus on when starting your business, we also talk about creating a tight route and discuss the different options for your routes. We talk about the importance of your business plan and how soon you should set that up.
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Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7, 2022
1hr 17 min
In Episode 76 of the Pool Nation Podcast we announce that we have partnered with the Western Pool & Spa show in Long Beach California and Hayward Pool Products to bring to you Pool Nation's Top 25 Builders of 2022.
We announce the nominees and we set the date for the awards which will be held at the Western Pool & Spa show on March 11th at 6pm. They will be announced via Instagram Live. So tune it. We also do a Q&A for a pool pro that sent us questions on his business. We break them down and give you 3 different perspectives.
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Jan 31, 2022
Jan 31, 2022
1hr 3 min
In Episode 75 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Emily Washcovick host of Yelp's Behind the Review podcast. We continue our series with Yelp and Entreprenuer.com on online marketing, social media, and on this episode we do a deep dive into creating the perfect response strategy for your online reviews. She talks about creating your response strategy and how to deal with negative reviews and turn them to positive view of your business.
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Jan 24, 2022
Jan 24, 2022
1hr 15 min
In Episode 74 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about business goals, and how to set up goals that will set you up for success in 2022. We talk about how to effectively use goals so that your business can thrive in this new year. We cover what makes a good goal and what makes a bad goal and what steps to follow when you are setting up goals.
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Jan 17, 2022
Jan 17, 2022
1hr 5 min
In Episode 73 of the Pool Nation Podcast, we talk to Dominick Mondi Executive Director of NESPA and his journey into the pool industry. We talk about the history of NESPA, and their advocacy for the pool industry. We talk in detail about the Pool Spa Show that will take place in Atlantic City on January 25th to 27th and what it takes to put on such a large event. Dom discusses the expo part of the show with over 300 vendors and how their education that encompasses over 110 education classes that cover water chemistry, business classes such as hiring the right candidates and even the hands-on classes they offer. A must listen to podcast.
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Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022
1hr 31 min
In Episode 72 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to Leanne De Jesus an HR expert with over 30 years in the HR. She has worked for billion dollar companies such as Hilton, Disney and JCP. She talks about the current labor market and the current hiring conditions.
She explains how the pandemic has changed the employment market & how the market has shifted power from the employers to the workers. We discuss what is attractive to this new workforce that we are seeing out there and what employers are having to do to attract talent.
We do a deep dive into developing and sustaining employee engagement so that your business can thrive during the Great Resignation. Leanne also explains the difference between, engagement, motivation and recognition as they are not the same.
She also talks about what you should do if you are wanting to hire your first employee. A must listen to podcast!!!
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Jan 3, 2022
Jan 3, 2022
1hr 4 min
In Episode 71 Part 2 of the Pool Nation Podcast we continue our talk with David and Luke. They are the host of the Splash Podcast all the way from Australia also known as the land down under.
We will talk about our industries and get some great insights into the pool industry from around the world. We talk about SPASA and their mission to protect the pool industry in Australia. We learn about their market, and what things they do differently than us here in the US.
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Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
56 min
In Episode 71 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk to David and Luke. They are the host of the Splash Podcast all the way from Australia also known as the land down under.
We will talk about our industries and get some great insights into the pool industry from around the world. We talk about SPASA and their mission to protect the pool industry in Australia. We learn about their market, and what things they do differently than us here in the US.
Sponsors
The SPPA Ultimate Pool Tools Pool Invoice

Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
1hr 16 min
In Episode 70 of the Pool Nation Podcast we talk about the 7 reasons why its so important to take time off. We talk about your company policies when it comes to vacation for you and your employees and your work phone policy. We will do a deep dive into the importance of setting those up properly so it allows you to succeed from the beginning.
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The SPPA Ultimate Pool Tools Pool Invoice

Pool Nation
Welcome to Pool Nation. The Podcast where it’s all Pool Talk. We are talking about becoming a nation of pool pros. We talk about the latest products, trends and training in the Swimming Pool Industry. We interview leaders, and educators in the swimming pool industry.







